That change made a huge difference in both response rate and keeping things compliant.

When it comes to pulling credit and background checks, TransUnion SmartMove is a solid option for independent landlords—it’s easy to use, FCRA-compliant, and the applicant pays the fee directly.

Price: $285,000ARV: ~$415,000 (finish level dependent)Rehab (rent-ready): ~$85,000–$100,000Terms: As-is • EMD $5,000 • 15 day close • AssignableOccupancy: Seller Use & Occupancy through March (clean agreement; holdback + per-diem)HighlightsBig footprint (~3k+ sf), owner reports 8BR/3.5BA (buyer to verify).Major systems handled: Roof (’21), 200-amp electric, modulating boiler, newer 2F windows, kitchen refresh.Finish scope: complete 2F HVAC + cosmetics (paint/LVP, drywall/patch, bath refresh).Brick construction, drive-under 2-car garage.Two exit pathsBRRRR / Co-living (if compliant): 6–8 rooms @ ~$500–$600/room → gross $3,000–$4,800/mo.Traditional SFR: area ceiling typically ~$2,200–$2,700/mo for large homes.Comps (reference)2867 Robers Ave (2,623 sf, 5/2) closed $287,000 (05/2025)7776 Cella Dr (2,020 sf, 4/2.5) closed $277,000 (10/2025)Access / Next StepsSerious cash/hard-money only.DM “Robers Packet” for full photo set, comps, scope line-items, U&O summary, and pro formas (SFR vs. co-living).Buyer to verify all information; no daisy chains.

Ideally, you have it as an STR for longer than one or two quarters if you're going to do this.Agree the method seems fishy, but also compliant.

Good records don’t just keep you compliant, they help you keep more of your profit.

You can try for a variance, but results vary by inspector, some investors have had luck using recycled asphalt or a thin asphalt layer to stay compliant at lower cost.

.✅ Maintain a clean SEC filing trail (Form D for the U.S. feeders and master, and disclosure alignment).It’s a sophisticated structure — but one that opens the door for U.S. sponsors to access global capital while staying compliant and efficient.If anyone here has looked into accepting foreign investors or has questions about how the master-feeder model works in practice, I’m happy to discuss what I’ve seen work well.

I have considered the assisted living but with 4 bedroom only, its not a very viable place for most of the businesses unless I add or convert the garage into the fith along with making the house compliant(both adds significant cost). 

Knowing the difference can help you stay compliant, avoid discrimination claims, and provide fair access to housing for all applicants and residents.What Is a Reasonable Accommodation?

If a single-family has a basement that could be converted, I’d only move forward if it can be a legal, code-compliant second unit - egress, fire separation, ceiling height, parking, permits, the whole nine.